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The Story of How Jaded I Am
A song came on the radio today, an early 2000s song, one of those catchy ones whose meaning is lost. It's one of those songs that obviously lays Continue Reading
Navigating High-Asset Divorces: Strategies for a Fair Settlement
Richmond, Texas, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Fort Bend County, embodies a blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and tight-knit community Continue Reading
That’s When I Cried
We had a dog named Shocky. Yesterday afternoon we put her down. My wife, Karin, and I had expected that we might have to do that, but the timing of Continue Reading
Friendly Fire
by Diana Nickell, wife of Vietnam combat veteran, Dennis Nickell Do you really think Anyone cares That the fire that burns… is Continue Reading
By, With, and Through
I have a deal with my deceased son, Quint. OK, maybe it is a one-sided bargain since his assent has not been verbally received. Nor have I shaken Continue Reading
There Were Signs… My Son’s First Deer
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War is Hell
by Elaine Jones (Photo credit: Horst Faas) Source. How I want to hold you in my arms.And be enchanted by all your charms.But that will never Continue Reading
Looking For A Home
by Elaine Jones“The Army didn’t issue you a family” is a refrain often heard by Army families. Today, as always, Army families struggle to build a Continue Reading
The Fear
by Aaron Smith I smelled it, the first time. The stink of Fear, underscored by the whites of his eyes In the dead of night, We Men sent to take Continue Reading
I Don’t Know What Madeline Sees
My daughter-in-law in Texas sent me this photo a couple days ago. It's a picture of her daughter (my granddaughter), Madeline, kneeling on top of a Continue Reading
Coming Home | I Have No Desire To Die Out Here
We are almost home. Tomorrow I'll kiss my wife and hold onto her like it is the end of the world. The ship has taken on an irregular roll to its Continue Reading